Xanthopsis Eocene Fossil Crab from Spain

Xanthopsis dufouri

Class Malacostraca, Order Decapoda, Family Xanthopsidae

Geological Time: Eocene, Ypressian - Lutetian

Size: Crab fossil is 60 mm in width by 35 mm in depth

Fossil Site: Northern Spain

Fossil Code: PFO157

Price: $90.00 - sold


Description: A much better than average specimen of this classic Spanish and Eocene fossil decapod. This one had both claws and pincers intact as well as an excellent carapace. Note the gray white color of the carapace and light brown claws.

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